This change in stance is reflected by Brits surveyed in the YouGov poll. On 27 March, 29% were in favour of the government providing free masks for everyone in the country. This had risen to 42% on 1 May.

There has been no indication the government will be issuing free face coverings.

Support for banning international flights

(YouGov)

The polling shows Brits have softened to the idea of the government banning all inbound international flights from countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

On 27 March, with lockdown still fresh on people’s minds, support stood at 72%. By 1 May, it had dropped to 55%.

Nonetheless, a ban has never been on the cards in the UK, with an estimated 15,000 people a day flying into the country.